Nikon N80

I generally leave it on automatic focus. I have recently found out to use it manually. I used it to shoot animals at the San Antonio Zoo. I learned how to do manual focus and change my "f" stops.

It is easy for amateur photographers to use. A professional can use it in their business.

My previous camera was a Canon AE1 programable.

Do you own a Nikon APC DSLR? Do you own any film-format AF lenses?

If so, you may decide after a day or so with the N80 that you don't need to invest in a D3 or D700. The N80 frame is the one Fuji and Kodak bought from Nikon to build their DSLRs. The metering system and viewfinder is virtually identical to my D70.

I packed it with a 20mm f2.8 AF for a trip to Italy a few weeks ago, and ended up shooting about a dozen rolls, from the Vatican to the Forum, the Colosseum, and wonderful church and scenery. The exposures were PERFECT, every single frame, and razor sharp.

The camera is light, sweet, and quiet. I love it.

It's competitive with my D70, except covers a full frame.

Batteries could be expensive. But they last a long time, as do a set of spares for your camera bag. Without flash, they might last for years of shooting.

All the Canon SLRs, Nikon F, Nikkormats, Nikon FM, Nikon FE.

When Minolta dumped it's camera department to Sony I was hit with a delema. I had always planned to continue with Minolta products and go for a modern Auto Focus SLR from the Maxxum series, but it all keyed into the future purchase of a dSLR camera.

So when Henry's in Toronto held the launch party for the Sony Alpha I went and gave the Alpha a shot. I didn't like it. That's where the choice had to be made.

Which Auto Focus, Modern Film SLR camera should I get?

The choice soon became clear, Nikon was clearly in the lead. Canons didn't feel right in my hands, too small, same with the Pentax. So I started looked at Nikon's offerings both on the film SLR and dSLR cameras. I liked the Nikon dSLR cameras (and now own a D70s), but I didn't have the money to get one such camera. So I went into Henry's in Oakville and looked at the choices. I settled for this nice number, the F80 (N80 to you Americans) along with a few lens and a Speedlight SB-28 flash. I was not disappointed with the purchase, sturdy enough to take a beating and light enough not to be a burden.

Coming from an all manual background in cameras this system was the perfect step up. Easy to run in all four modes with two command dials, one for shutter speed the other for aperture. The whole interface on the camera is simple and easy to use for both one new to photography and someone who's been around.

even the built in speedlight is excellent for doing quick shots.

However the one thing I do recommend anyone get along with this camera is the associated battery grip, it's the perfect companion to it and gives the camera more of a "pro" feel.

May feel 'plastic fantasic' but it's a solid camera.
Easy to take anywhere
Worry free SLR photography

Battery Grip, they should have included this with the camera orignally gives it a great added feel and grip, and allows the camera to be run on 4 AA batteries (cheap and readily available, anywhere) as opposed to 2 CR123 Lithium batteries.

Various Canon, Minolta, and Pentax SLRs

Haven't needed to make use of it.

Covered under both Nikon and Henry's

I'm not even sure if they still sell this camera new. We've had ours for 3 years or so. This was my first autofocus SLR. Construction is fairly solid, and controls are pretty straightforward. It's pretty high tech for me with all the info, and screens in the viewfinder. It's fun to use, and delivers good results.

Quality, ease of use.

Those dang expensive batteries, tho they last quite a long time. I want rechargeables.
I've given it a 3 value rating since it hasn't held it's value. As new cameras that are worth 1/3 after 3 years! Sad.

Nikon F

Haven't needed.

used less than 12 rolls. bought to take to germany.
last year got out, would not turn on.had fixed $100 and put away. got out 4 5 weeks ago, ssame thing will not tur on.
sent to nikon prices repair at a $200+ for a now useless camera. repair at houston said camera GOT WET and ruined board. has been kept in plastic case weit accessories, etc. inj safe with expensive guns. NO MOISTURE. was told moister came from hinges of plastic case which has moisture control in with camera. ever heard of such a thing. batteries are good. hasen't been, very unhappy, wish i still hqad my old minolt,s back. used for over 20 yeqars, NO problems. can't sell with 28.8 lens.
Good fouder for a 45?

Ron ,Houston,Tx. 10-09-06. looked at reviews, nothing like my problem.l

none

will not operate

minolta 102, 201

not worth darn